2019 Fitness Trends

December 19, 2018 by Dannielle Emery - Lifestyle Expert

When you think about what new year resolutions you’ll have in 2019 there is a good chance that getting in shape will be one of the first things you will think of. 

And while we all start January with a spring in our step ready to begin we might not know what to do or maybe you’re a bit bored and stuck in a rut.

But with this year coming to an end and if you’re looking for something different to add to your fitness regime in 2019 and mix things up a bit we have some of the biggest trends to look out for.

New trends and technology are always being developed in the fitness world, but also old trends evolve to stay fresh and exciting. adding a new twist to your routine can be refreshing and give you a boost to your fitness classes”.

So why not try something new in 2019? 

Here are our Top 12 Worldwide Fitness Trends.

1. 1. Wearable Technology. Wearable technology includes fitness trackers, smart watches, heart rate monitors, and GPS tracking devices. Examples include fitness and activity trackers like those made by Misfit®, Garmin®, and Apple®. These devices can track heart rate, calories, sitting time, and much more. 

1. 2. Group Training. Group exercise instructors teach, lead, and motivate individuals through intentionally designed, larger, in-person group movement classes (more than five participants, or it would be group personal training). Group classes are designed to be effective, motivational sessions for different fitness levels with instructors having leadership techniques that help individuals in their class achieve fitness goals. There are many types of classes and equipment, from cardio-based classes and indoor cycling to dance-based classes to step classes. Our new Reward Fitness studio opens in January with a variety of unique classes for women by women.

1. 3. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). These exercise programs typically involve short bursts of high-intensity bouts of exercise followed by a short period of rest. Although there are several commercial examples of HIIT, all emphasize higher intensities (above 90%) of maximum during the higher intensity segments followed by periods of rest and recovery. Try our new class PWR Beatz in the New Year exclusive to Reward Fitness.

1. 4. Fitness Programs for Older Adults. This is a trend that emphasizes and caters to the fitness needs of the Baby Boom and older generations. These individuals in general have more discretionary money than their younger counterparts, and fitness clubs may capitalize on this growing market. People are living longer, working longer, and remaining healthy and active much longer.

1. 5. Bodyweight Training. A combination of variable resistance bodyweight training and neuromotor movements using multiple planes of movement, this program is all about using bodyweight as the training modality. Bodyweight training often uses minimal equipment, which makes it an inexpensive functional way to exercise effectively. 

1. 6. Yoga. Yoga has taken on a variety of forms within the past year (including Power Yoga, Yogilates, yoga in hot environments, and others). Instructional tapes and books also are plentiful, as are certifications in the many yoga formats. 

1. 7. Personal Training. This trend continues as the profession of personal training becomes more accessible online, in health clubs, in the home, and in worksites that have fitness facilities. Personal training includes fitness testing and goal setting with the trainer working one on one with a client to prescribe workouts specific to each client’s individual needs and goals. 

1. 8. Health/Wellness Coaching. This is a trend to incorporate behavioural science into health promotion and lifestyle medicine programs for individuals. Health/wellness coaching uses a one-on-one (and at times small-group) approach with the coach providing support, goal-setting, guidance, and encouragement. The health/wellness coach focuses on the client’s values, needs, vision, and short- and long-term goals using behaviour change intervention strategies. 

1. 9. Mobile Exercise Apps. Now available for mobile devices such as the iPhone®, iPad®, and Android, apps like Nike Run Club® and MapMyRun or Ride include both audio and visual prompts to begin and end exercise and cues to move on. You can also download our Reward Fitness app from the App Store (only £1.99) which tracks progress over time as well as hundreds of other functionalities. 

1. 10. Worksite Health Promotion and Workplace Well-being Programs. This is a trend toward a range of programs and services provided by employers to improve the health and wellness of workers and is integrated with systems to support the evaluation of and reporting on the impact on health, costs, and productivity. Programs are generally on-site or programmed with a local gym. 

1. 11. Outdoor Activities. This is a trend for health and fitness professionals to offer more outdoor activities such as group walks, group rides, or organized hiking groups. They can be short events, daylong events, or planned week hiking excursions. Participants may meet in a local park, hiking area, or on a bike trail with a leader. The trend for health and fitness professionals to offer outdoor activities for their clients began in 2010

1. 12. Small Group Personal Training. This trend expands the personal trainer’s role from strictly one-on-one training to small group training. The personal trainer works with two or more people (but in a small group of less than five) and offers discounts for the group. 

Try some of these trends in 2019 and let us know how you get on fb @rewardfitness

Dannielle Emery
Director - Reward Fitness

This Girl Can Essex Ambassador & Just Strong Ambassador
Health, Fitness, Nutrition & Wellness Expert

Fitmum Blogger - www.leigh-on-sea.com, Essex Mums
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